When to go · Western Sahara
Western Sahara in July
Great month. Windiest and busiest camps; still mild on the lagoon.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Western Sahara
- Prices
- High
- Western Sahara
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Western Sahara
Windiest and busiest camps; still mild on the lagoon.
Weather in July
- Atlantic desert coast · Dakhla, Boujdour, Laayoune coastbest weather
Mild all year (20–28 °C) thanks to the cold Canary current; trade winds strongest Apr–Sep; occasional sand haze.
- Interior desert · Smara and inland toward the bermhot
Much hotter than the coast in summer; interior travel is limited by advice.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Throne Day (Moroccan holiday)
30 Jul
Public holiday in administered areas.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Western Sahara
- High
- Prices · Western Sahara
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in July
Rated best or good this month
Atlantic desert coast
Best weather of the year (Dakhla, Boujdour, Laayoune coast)
Strong wind; cool sea.